Design news: crackers

John Lewis: these crackers contain racing maps for your dinner table with wind-up toy Santas, £6 for 10. See johnlewis.com

Fortnum & Mason: the festive season is not complete without these fabulous Table Torpedoes in red or silver canisters. When the trigger is pressed they shower out sparkly confetti, streamers and party essentials, £30 each. See fortnumandmason.com

Fortnum & Mason: always a winner are tins of mini-sparklers, £8 for a box of 20. Visit fortnumandmason.com